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Become an Alchemist

Job change chain for levels 1-99. The milestones of the official quest (your quest log has every detail); each was checked against the loaded scripts.

Updated 3 October 2026questsjob changeofficial
Become an Alchemist is an official job change chain for levels 1-99 in 8 steps. It starts at Alchemist Guildsman; @guide shows your next step in game.
Steps: 1. The Alchemist Guild · 2. The interview · 3. The Studying Man · 4. The Experiment Expert · 5. The Chief Researcher · 6. Bain in Juno · 7. Back to Nicholas · 8. Become an Alchemist

Walkthrough

  1. The Alchemist Guild: As a Merchant (job level 40+, no unused skill points), apply at the Alchemist Guild in Al De Baran: 50,000 zeny, then 7 Berserk Potion, 100 Mini Furnace or 7,500 Fire Arrow (he picks one). An Old Magicbook plus a Hammer of Blacksmith replaces the item.
    Alchemist GuildsmanIn-game screenshot coming soon.
    Alchemist Guildsman:
  2. The interview: Pass the Fastidious Alchemist's (Raspuchin's) interview.
    Fastidious AlchemistIn-game screenshot coming soon.
    Fastidious Alchemist:
  3. The Studying Man: Learn from the Studying Man, then bring him 3 Medicine Bowl, 3 Empty Bottle and 1 each of Red, Yellow and White Herb. An Illusion Flower instead lets you skip the rest of the tests.
    Studying ManIn-game screenshot coming soon.
    Studying Man:
  4. The Experiment Expert: The Experiment Expert sends you to watch the Studying Man's experiment; come back and tell him which items it needs.
    Experiment ExpertIn-game screenshot coming soon.
    Experiment Expert:
  5. The Chief Researcher: Find the hidden words in the Chief Researcher's (Nicholas's) letter test. Then he gives you materials for the Sages' project in Juno.
    Chief ResearcherIn-game screenshot coming soon.
    Chief Researcher:
  6. Bain in Juno: Bring Bain in Juno the Mixture, 5 Burnt Tree, 5 Fine Sand, 3 Rough Elunium and 3 Rough Oridecon from Nicholas, plus 5 Mini Furnace, 5 Coal and 2,000 zeny.
    BainIn-game screenshot coming soon.
    Bain:
  7. Back to Nicholas: Report back to the Chief Researcher.
  8. Become an Alchemist: With no unused skill points, talk to the Master Alchemist to become an Alchemist.
    Master AlchemistIn-game screenshot coming soon.
    Master Alchemist: